2007 MG ZR 1.8L Petrol · MJ57 SJJ
2007 MG ZR (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 80,543 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MG ZR
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,543 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ57 SJJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 80,543 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ57 SJJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Mg Zr (MJ57 SJJ) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
MJ57 SJJ Mileage History
- 02/10/202377,738 mi
- 10/10/202377,747 mi+9 mi
- 09/10/202479,383 mi+1,636 mi
- 08/10/202580,518 mi+1,135 mi
- 22/10/202580,543 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 1,364 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for MG MG ZR
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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